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A Sincere Appeal to Reason
Commentators emphasize that Paul's address to the Corinthians as "wise men" is not sarcasm. He is making a sincere appeal to their intelligence and spiritual understanding, expressing confidence that they are capable of following his logical argument and making a correct judgment.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 10:15
18th Century
Theologian
I speak as to wise men. I speak to men qualified to understand the subject; and present reasons which will commend themselves to …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 10:15
As to wise men (ως φρονιμοις). No sarcasm as in 2 Corinthians 11:19, but plea that they make proper use of the mind (φ…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 10:15
19th Century
Bishop
I speak as to wise men.—These words are not hypothetical; they imply the point of view from which the Apostle is now regarding his…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 10:15
The apostle’s terse injunction, “Flee [GK 3771] from idolatry,” applies not only to the weak who through eating might be led into idolatry but also…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 10:15
16th Century
Theologian
I speak as to wise men. As he was about to draw his argument from the mystery of the Supper, he rouses them with this brief preface, so th…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 10:15
17th Century
Pastor
I speak as to wise men
That is, what he was now going to say concerning the Lord's supper, and the communion which b…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 10:15–22
17th Century
Minister
Did not joining in the Lord's Supper show a profession of faith in Christ crucified, and of adoring gratitude to Him for His salvation? Christians,…